Roller Coaster

We left for Hollywood on June 3 and started the roller coaster ride. Trevor had a lot of wonderful things to happen while in California. Here are some of the highlights:
1. Met with several major Casting Directors: Howard Meltzer, Gail Levin, Julie Ashton and others.
2. Auditioned for: We Bought A Zoo, Disney's Kickin It, Psyche, Hasbro Project
3. Filmed a commercial for Cookie Dough Bites
4. Filmed a psa for a texting safety project
5. Took classes at Bang Theater, Andrew Magarian, Marnie Cooper
6. Hung out at the Beach in Santa Monica and Redondo
7. Went to Madam Truseau's wax museum
8. Saw Toy Story 3 at El Capitan
9. Went to Griffith Observatory
10. Went to a taping of a new Disney Show called, A Pair of Kings
11. Played basketball and golf
12. Almost got into a fight with a 50 year old man

Santa Monica Pier

We went to the beach yesterday in santa Monica. Had a great time. The water was cold but beautiful.

Trevor’s demo reel

Check out Trevor’s demo reel. It consists of scenes from his work on Lifeway’s, Worship Kidstyle. I am very proud of the work he did on this project. The main characters: Trent, Amy and Trevor are like family; I wish we could have continued this project. We did make it 16 episodes, which is quite an accomplishment for such a series. Special thanks to Hal Sandifer, the director, of Backyard Explorers who created the demo.

Going back to Cali

Going back to Cali

It seems only right to make this my post… When I was listening to LL Cool J’s song in the 1980’s called, “Going Back to Cali” I had no idea nor a desire to go to California for any reason. Now, 2010, I have already been more times than I can count…I really don’t know how many time I have gone. My dream was to have a house, nice car and golf all summer. I now have a house, decent car and I took my golf clubs this time to Los Angeles. My son’s dream is a little different than mine and Joelene’s, but we plan to support him. So it’s off to Beverly…Hills that is, movie stars, sunshine and concrete swimming pools. A lot of people ask us what are you going to do when you get there? Well, the real answer is we don’t really know. It could be nothing…but we hope to be going to auditions and meeting with casting directors and producers in hopes of getting Trevor in a film or television pilot. It really scares me; but I really know that my son is talented and I want to provide as many opportunities for him as I can. It’s really no different than the parents’ who do the traveling sports teams; you just try to provide opportunities. I ask you to pray for us as we take this journey, pray for wisdom, safety and opportunities.. I want to share the love of Christ wherever we go, and why not in the City of Angels… I will try to update the blog as much as possible and send pictures and videos along the way.

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American Dream

Trevor is rehearsing a song he is singing tomorrow, "American Dream" by Casting Crowns. It is sounding good. He can also now play and sing "let it be" on his piano.

I love that kid...

If anybody reads this; know that the Martins are blessed!

Good Things happening

Trevor has had two requests from Hollywood to put auditions on tape. This weekend he is working with Andy Stahl (currently acting in the Hit Movie "The Blind Side"). Andy is a friend of Joelene's family and a career actor. He has agreed to coach Trevor. I hope he brings us some good luck. Either way it is pretty cool to see Trevor work with such a talented and successful actor.
The movie Trevor was in this past summer had a screening two weeks ago and Trevor's big 11 second scene made the editing phase. The movie starred a Cheetah girl and Sterling Knight. Trevor's manager feels encouraged that there will be other movie opportunities. We are also hoping for a part in a movie to be filmed in Nashville. All he needs is one break; I know once someone works with Trevor, they will like him.

Trevor's Piano Recital

Trevor at his recital. He is getting better.